You said I was telling them to shut up, not that I was shouting. Which is it?

You're being pedantic over an analogy which is a bit silly. It's a rough comparison to make a point. I think it represents your behaviour well. The exact words that came out of your mouth are irrelevant.

You're being pedantic over an analogy which is a bit silly. It's a rough comparison to make a point. I think it represents your behaviour well. The exact words that came out of your mouth are irrelevant.